St. Mary’s Food Bank
The food bank was established in 1975. Food is donated by parishioners, various organizations, or is purchased from Foodshare with donated funds. The food bank is opened five days per week. It is stocked by volunteers, and volunteers distribute food to clients. Each holiday, the church also prepares and delivers baskets to needy families.
If you would like to volunteer or donate food or funds, please contact the Parish Office at 860-289-7916
St. Mary’s food bank is located in the hall at 30 Maplewood Ave. and is currently open for food requests or to receive donations at these times:
Tuesday, and Friday, 11:30 am – 2 pm
St. Rose Food Bank
St. Rose Food Pantry has been providing food to families in need in East Hartford for almost 30 years. It was begun in the early 80's by a group of volunteers and has been in continuous operation since then. We are presently open 1 days a week. We welcome donations of nonperishable food items and money from parishioners and also receive funds to operate from the Archbishop's Annual Appeal and from Foodshare. We typically serve an average of 50 to 60 families each week.
To volunteer or to donate, please contact the Parish Office at 860-289-7916
St. Rose food bank is located in the church basement at 33 Church St. and is currently open for food requests at these times:
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
To make donations to St. Rose food bank, please contact Pastor Wright at 860-833-9467.
St Christopher/South Congregational Combined Foodbank
St Christopher/S. Congregational Food Pantry has existed for well over 35 years. The Pantry is run by volunteers from both church communities. We service families in the greater Hartford area, but most of our clients and families live in East Hartford. We receive food donations at St Christopher Church or at the Pantry on the dates we are open.
We support families with special offerings on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays
We are open 2-3 Tuesdays per month, from 12-2, and those dates are published in our Parish Bulletin.
To volunteer or donate, please call the Parish Office at 860-289-7916
Food Bank Hours and Contact Info
We serve any Connecticut resident who is in need of food and is income-eligible.
You do not need an appointment to access the food pantry, please bring your own bags.
Clients can come once every 30 days.
The above days and times are subject to change.